December weather in Cripple Creek, CO
The average temperature in Cripple Creek in December is 24.4°F (14.4°F–34.3°F). Average precipitation: 0.56 inches.
December is a winter month in Cripple Creek, and is cooler than the annual average of 41.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 9h 18m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
34.3°F
Avg Low
14.4°F
Precipitation
0.56 in
Daylight
9h 18m
December records in Cripple Creek
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 48.9°F (2012) | 6.1°F (2010) | 0.14 in (2008) |
| December 2 | 55.0°F (2021) | 1.9°F (2018) | 0.04 in (2007) |
| December 3 | 59.0°F (2021) | -8.0°F (2009) | 0.37 in (2005) |
| December 4 | 48.9°F (2007) | -8.0°F (2009) | 0.13 in (2005) |
| December 5 | 52.0°F (2021) | -14.1°F (2013) | 0.29 in (2013) |
| December 6 | 52.0°F (2012) | -13.0°F (2013) | 0.00 in (2005) |
| December 7 | 55.0°F (2023) | -16.1°F (2005) | 0.12 in (2016) |
| December 8 | 51.1°F (2008) | -14.1°F (2005) | 0.50 in (2007) |
| December 9 | 51.1°F (2006) | -9.9°F (2009) | 0.28 in (2023) |
| December 10 | 52.0°F (2014) | -5.1°F (2012) | 0.14 in (2024) |
| December 11 | 51.1°F (2014) | 3.0°F (2009) | 0.15 in (2007) |
| December 12 | 50.0°F (2014) | 5.0°F (2007) | 0.03 in (2020) |
| December 13 | 57.0°F (2014) | -0.9°F (2020) | 0.06 in (2020) |
| December 14 | 51.1°F (2010) | 1.9°F (2020) | 0.15 in (2014) |
| December 15 | 53.1°F (2025) | -5.1°F (2007) | 0.38 in (2015) |
| December 16 | 57.0°F (2025) | -4.0°F (2022) | 0.43 in (2019) |
| December 17 | 46.9°F (2018) | -7.1°F (2016) | 0.32 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 52.0°F (2025) | -9.0°F (2016) | 0.06 in (2014) |
| December 19 | 50.0°F (2011) | 3.0°F (2016) | 0.00 in (2005) |
| December 20 | 53.1°F (2025) | -2.0°F (2012) | 0.29 in (2011) |
| December 21 | 46.9°F (2017) | 3.9°F (2008) | 0.80 in (2006) |
| December 22 | 51.1°F (2025) | -13.0°F (2022) | 0.32 in (2011) |
| December 23 | 57.9°F (2025) | -13.0°F (2022) | 0.06 in (2014) |
| December 24 | 55.9°F (2025) | 0.0°F (2009) | 0.03 in (2023) |
| December 25 | 55.0°F (2025) | 0.0°F (2009) | 0.34 in (2016) |
| December 26 | 52.0°F (2025) | -0.9°F (2007) | 0.16 in (2014) |
| December 27 | 48.9°F (2005) | -6.0°F (2008) | 0.00 in (2005) |
| December 28 | 46.0°F (2013) | -7.1°F (2007) | 0.07 in (2019) |
| December 29 | 45.0°F (2005) | -5.1°F (2007) | 0.28 in (2013) |
| December 30 | 50.0°F (2017) | -13.0°F (2014) | 0.30 in (2014) |
| December 31 | 52.0°F (2017) | -15.0°F (2014) | 0.34 in (2010) |